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A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, on October 17. Photo: Reuters
European Union

As I see it | Why jaw-jaw is the best route EU leaders can take right now

Amid a proxy war with Russia, growing acrimony with the US and roiling protests at home, it is madness for European leaders to pick a trade fight with China.

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Mainland China

Opinion | As the world moves towards ‘fractalisation’, China could be the new leader

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Japan

Japan’s dilemma over frosty ties with Russia deepens after reporter’s arrest

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European Union

Lithuanians take shelter, Nato jets scramble as suspected drone explodes

A suspected drone exploded over Lithuania ⁠after triggering an alert that forced residents in northern and central areas to seek shelter.

Servicemen of Ukraine’s National Police prepare a reconnaissance and strike drone at a position near a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
A Spanish Air Force NASAMS air defense launcher stands before other Nato weapons during a Nato Media Day at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on October 1. Photo: EPA-EFE
Russia

Nato ‘ready to fight tonight’ if attacked, top commander says

General Alexus Grynkewich outlines ‘theory of victory’ in Warsaw amid European warnings of escalating Russian sabotage.

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Poland

Poland detains suspect in alleged plot to attack PM and defence minister

Online activity leads security forces to arrest man in his 60s amid a heightened nationwide security alert.

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Arctic

Why a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the Arctic

Chinese think tank says Beijing ‘still has considerable policy space’ in the region after US, Denmark and Greenland sign new security pact.

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A Danish military vessel patrols near Nuuk, Greenland. Observers say a new pact between Greenland, Denmark and the US could bring more scrutiny for China’s activities in the Arctic. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Opinion | US-Japan-Poland strategic triangle can encourage a ‘peaceful war’

The catalyst for this new architecture of deterrence in an age of fragmented interdependence lies less in China than in Russia.

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Britain

UK counterterror police arrest 2 inside airbase used by US

Latvian nationals held under the National Security Act after security breach at RAF Molesworth.

Britain

Trump says US moved bombers from UK airbase after threats

Comments contradict Secretary of State Marco Rubio following sudden departure of B-1 aircraft from RAF Fairford.

A B-1 bomber taking off from RAF Fairford airbase. Photo: @CraigYoungMedia via Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

Merz and Zelensky were due to meet as Germany and Ukraine neared a deal for a new package of military support worth more than US$1 billion.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (centre), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (centre-right) and German Energy Minister Katherina Reiche (right) visit the site of an administrative building of Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences hit during recent Russian drone strikes, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Latvia

Latvia’s Andris Kulbergs wins big in election shadowed by Russia

Prime Minister Kulbergs, who is expected to form a pro-Ukrainian coalition, pledged to keep a hard line towards Moscow.

Ukraine war

Latvia holds election as concerns over Russia, inflation dominate

The Nato member views Russia as its main security threat and has significantly increased defence spending amid the Ukraine war.

Finland

Finland on alert after ‘significant’ number of intrusions at MPs’ homes

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says foreign power involvement ‘very possible’ after suspected break-ins leave nothing stolen.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. Photo: EPA
Russia

Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in arsenal if territory is attacked

Moscow has told Nato it won’t hesitate to use nuclear arms to defend Kaliningrad against attempts to cut off the Baltic exclave.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session in Moscow on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Russia

Russia sends nuclear warning to Nato over its Kaliningrad enclave

Bilateral ties have sharply worsened, with European governments accusing Moscow of stepping up sabotage and arson acts on the continent.

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Switzerland

Swiss reject push to toughen neutrality amid debate over Russia

Initiative dubbed ‘pro-Russian’ by critics fails as voters back government’s flexible diplomatic approach.

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US-China relations

Why US deal on Greenland may narrow China’s Arctic space

New security accord could make western Arctic states warier of working with China and draw Beijing closer to Moscow, Chinese observers say.

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Greenland sits atop some of the world’s largest undeveloped mineral deposits, including rare earth elements. Photo: Reuters
Greenland

Trump, Denmark and Greenland sign deal to resolve Arctic stand-off

Trilateral accord permits US ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield and new bases while backing island self-determination.

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Greenland

UK’s Burnham congratulates Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

British prime minister praises deal to bolster Arctic defence after Trump threatened to take island by force.

Ukraine war

‘Nato war hawks’ stoking Russia clash as Ukraine strategy falters: Slovak PM

The Slovak leader said Europe was closer than ever to a large-scale war ‌erupting from the Ukraine conflict.

Ukrainian servicemen fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a position in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Denmark

Denmark cautiously optimistic over Trump’s Greenland deal

The Arctic island’s leaders have echoed that, saying the security agreement, which maintains Danish control, was long in coming.

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland’s government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Greenland on September 6. Photo: via AP
Donald Trump

Trump says ‘major progress’ made towards US base in Poland

Announcement comes despite a wider US review of troop levels in Europe and tensions over Nato defence spending.

Russia

‘War without battle’: Russia tests Europe with mounting hybrid attacks

From sabotage and arson to cyberattacks and airspace violations, officials say Moscow’s hybrid actions have moved deeper into Europe.

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Russia

Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter

The helicopter was on a ‘routine photographic operation of a Russian frigate’ in the waters off Denmark’s southernmost town.

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday slammed the incident as “reckless action from Russia”. Photo: AFP
Germany

German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat

A report by Germany’s counter-intelligence agency said some surveillance activities targeting military infrastructure can be linked to China.

The Russian flag flies on the roof of the Russian embassy in Berlin, Germany. Photo: dpa via AP
France

Finland to join France’s forward nuclear deterrent

France’s initiative would extend its nuclear deterrent to other European countries through joint exercises.

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Ukraine war

Poland and Ukraine denounce train strike on route used by foreign dignitaries

Drone attack at Ukraine station 2km from the Polish frontier occurred shortly after visitors – including Boris Johnson – passed through.

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